making trees

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maryw commented on the word making trees

To judge your speed against boats inshore of you, take visual bearings on objects in the background. This is called "making trees." It's done by watching the other boat and the shoreline in the background at the same time. If the two of you seem to be advancing past objects on shore at the same rate, then both boats are going the same speed. The other boat is pulling away from you if objects, like trees, on shore seem to be coming out behind him. If you are "making trees" on the other boat, it will seem like the trees are coming from in front of its bow.
Gary L. Jobson et al., Championship Tactics: How Anyone Can Sail Faster, Smarter, and Win Races (New York: St. Martin's Press, 1990), p. 7

September 2, 2020
bilby commented on the word making trees

Tricky. Depends on how fast the trees are moving.

September 3, 2020